35 Crazy Fashions From 2008

Bizarre and Unique Sartorial Gems to Remember

— January 3, 2009 — Unique
Fashion in 2008 mirrored the eccentricities of modern day society and reflected the quick pace at which consumer desire now changes.

Designers created collections as diverse as the people who surf the web, including niche fashion for uber geeks, DIY freaks and flamboyant uniques.

From sequined goat skin heels to dresses made of human hair, the cluster below highlights some of the most peculiar fashions of 2008. Enjoy, and may 2009 bring just as much sartorial fun!
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Patient Fashion
Patient Fashion
Jenna Karl's Creepy Catwalk
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Snob Hats
Snob Hats
Designer Easter Bonnets
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Eccentric Ties
Eccentric Ties
Alexis Mabille Bow Ties
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Creative Costuming Icons
Creative Costuming Icons
Bjork Embodies Quirky Fashion
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Solar Powered Lingerie
Solar Powered Lingerie
Taiyoko Hatsuden Bra
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30
Giant Face Dresses
Giant Face Dresses
Spring 2009 Fashion Gets Personified
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Clothes Made of Labels
Clothes Made of Labels
Suzumi Noda Statement Couture
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Lacquered Body Casts as Jewelry
Lacquered Body Casts as Jewelry
Bizarre Sensual Accessories by Naoko Ogawa
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Credit Crunch Fashion
Credit Crunch Fashion
Sponge Dresses and Plastic Wrap Wigs by Kate Cusack
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Flamboyant Fashion
Flamboyant Fashion
Ultra Skimpy Menswear at Heatherette
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Handbags Made of Fish
Handbags Made of Fish
Unnurwear Sea-Leather Purses
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Latex Pod Hats
Latex Pod Hats
Joop! At Berlin Fashion Week
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Human Hair Gowns
Human Hair Gowns
Dresses Made of Tresses
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Illuminated Sequined Goatskin Shoes
Illuminated Sequined Goatskin Shoes
Chanel Light Bulb Heels
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Giant Feathery Dome Hats
Giant Feathery Dome Hats
Avant Garde Headwear and Statement Haberdashery
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Balloon Couture
Balloon Couture
Daisy's Inflatable Dresses
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Fashion Made of Plants
Fashion Made of Plants
'Bio Fashion' in Colombia
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Shoulder Jewelry
Shoulder Jewelry
Quirky Accessories, Chains & Architectural Shoes in Stiletto Magazine
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Incognito Fashion Shows
Incognito Fashion Shows
Martin Margiela's Masked Models
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Eccentric Clown Gowns
Eccentric Clown Gowns
Basso & Brooke At Berlin Fashion Week
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Napoleonic War Fashion
Napoleonic War Fashion
John Galliano Spring 2009 RTW at Paris Fashion Week
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Rainbow Eyelashes
Rainbow Eyelashes
Bright, Over-the-Top Styling From Fred Butler
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Sculptural Hats
Sculptural Hats
Kate Cusack's Wearable Works Of Art
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Eccentric Space-Age Fashion
Eccentric Space-Age Fashion
Hoolaskirts
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Men in Women's Wear
Men in Women's Wear
Demand for Men's Tights Soars
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Bizarre Anatomical Jewelry
Bizarre Anatomical Jewelry
Victorian-Inspired Accessories from Paraphernalia
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Kitchen Sponge Gowns
Kitchen Sponge Gowns
10 Dresses Made of Random Objects
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Edible Clothes
Edible Clothes
Fashion Made of Chocolate
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Cobweb Dresses
Cobweb Dresses
Spidery Knitwear by Mark Fast
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Shaved Heads as Beauty Rebellions
Shaved Heads as Beauty Rebellions
Eccentric Model Alice Dellal
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Marie Antoinette Hairstyles
Marie Antoinette Hairstyles
John Galliano's Fantastical Coiffures
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Latex Cage Dresses
Latex Cage Dresses
Fashion Trend Goes Extreme
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Animal Hair Hats
Animal Hair Hats
Nagi Noda Creations
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Drag Queen Fashion Shows
Drag Queen Fashion Shows
John Galliano Men's SS 2009 Show
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Extreme Equestion Fashion
Extreme Equestion Fashion
Bizarre Latex Pony Girl Cover Stars
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